MOTION COMPUTING M1400 TABLET PC MICROSOFT WINDOWS XP TABLET PC EDITION 2005 USER GUIDE
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About This User Guide CAUTIONS, WARNINGS AND NOTICES The following notices are found in this User Guide: WARNING: Text set off in this way indicates that failure to follow directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this way indicates that failure to follow directions in the CAUTION could result in damage to the equipment or loss of information.
Table of Contents About This User Guide Cautions, Warnings and Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Menu Items, Buttons, Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Writing on the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii References to Using the Pen and Pen Function Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PC Card Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Wireless 802.11a/b/g Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Mini PCI Card (Wireless) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Chapter 3 Motion Tablet PC Software Microsoft Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Motion Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hints for Writing with the Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Adjusting Menu Locations for Left-Handed Use . . . . . . 34 Pen Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Working with the Tablet PC Input Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Writing Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Character Writing Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 On-Screen Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Bluetooth Device Wizard to Connect a Bluetooth Device (Bluetooth Keyboard Example) . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Set Up a Device (Bluetooth Mouse) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Pre-Installation Step: Check the batteries . . . . . . . . . . 59 Transferring and Receiving Files over Bluetooth . . . . . . . . 62 Pre-installation step: set up a passkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Removing a Device from the Bluetooth Device List . . . 68 Speak Anywhere Technology Overview . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Motion Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Standard and Extended Warranty and Insurance Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Motion Computing Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Motion Tablet PC Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Motion Tablet PC Thank you for purchasing a Tablet PC from Motion Computing®! Your Motion Tablet PC combines the best features of desktop and notebook computing with the unique mobility and versatility found only in a Tablet PC. MOTION TABLET PC FEATURES The Motion M1400 and M1400c Tablet PCs offer these features: IMPORTANT: See the Motion Computing website at www.motioncomputing.
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Motion Tablet PC • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PACKAGE CONTENTS Integrated Bluetooth® wireless radio Built-in fingerprint reader for convenient, secure password management Speak AnywhereTM technology that combines user-configurable acoustics software with dual integrated microphones to optimize the sound capabilities of your Tablet PC Motion Dashboard for convenient access to Tablet PC controls High speed USB 2.0; fully backward compatible to USB 1.
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Motion Tablet PC MOTION ACCESSORIES Motion Computing has a complete line of accessories for your Tablet PC. Visit the Motion Computing website at www.motioncomputing.com/accessories for the most current accessory list. WHAT TO DO FIRST After you turn on your Tablet PC and start Windows XP, you may want to take the following steps: • • • • • • • Calibrate the pen. Practice using the pen with the Windows Journal (Start>All Programs>Tablet PC>Windows Journal).
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Motion Tablet PC • Change pen tips regularly, especially if you use the pen in an environment with airborne or surface debris (sand, dust, etc.) or if you drop it on a rough surface. Any of these or similar situations could damage the pen tip or embed debris in it. Damaged pen tips can scratch the display.
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Motion Tablet PC Open the Motion Dashboard The Motion Dashboard is an exclusive Motion Computing application from which you can access programs and functions as well as configure your Tablet PC. To open Dashboard, select Start>All Programs>Motion Resources>Dashboard. Or, press Hot Key #1 on the Tablet PC front panel. For more information about using Dashboard, see Chapter 4 of this User Guide.
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Motion Tablet PC from Microsoft and Motion Computing, such as system-use hints, or notices from Motion Computing about your Tablet PC. Take a Tour of Windows XP If this is your first experience with the Windows XP operating system, this tour is a good introduction. Select Start> Help and Support>What’s new in Windows XP>Taking a tour or tutorial.
Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware This chapter describes the Motion Tablet PC, including hardware components, LEDs, and accessories. TABLET PC DISPLAYS Standard Display The standard Motion Tablet PC 12.
Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware View AnywhereTM Display Option The View Anywhere display option was designed to enhance indoor viewing and to improve outdoor viewing while retaining all the standard display features. The bright 12.1-inch XGA TFT display was developed from a proprietary optical enhancement process based on technology initially developed for high-end military aviation and marine applications.
Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware TABLET PC OVERVIEW The following shows the LEDs, buttons, connectors, and other components on the Tablet PC.
Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware Table 2-1 Tablet PC LEDs, Buttons, Connectors, and Other Components 1 Pen bay Storage area for the Motion digitizer pen 2 Power LED Displays power status 3 Battery LED Displays battery status 4 Hard disk drive LED Displays Hard disk drive (HDD) activity 5 Wireless LED Displays wireless 802.11a/b/g/ and Bluetooth activity 6 Escape button Primary function: Esc.
Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware CHASSIS AND HARDTOP COVER The Motion Tablet PC chassis is constructed of magnesium alloy, which is lightweight, durable, and easy to maintain. The Motion Hardtop Cover is molded of a tough plastic. It snaps over the display to protect it when the Tablet PC is not in use and attaches to the bottom of the Tablet PC for storage. DIGITIZER PEN The Motion digitizer pen is a sensitive, electronic, data-entry device designed in conjunction with the Tablet PC display.
Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware FRONT PANEL BUTTONS The front panel of the Motion Tablet PC contains six buttons, shown in Table 2-2. Most of these buttons have both primary and secondary functions. In addition, some may be re-programmed for other functions.
Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware CAUTION: Do not plug a standard RJ-11 phone cord into the RJ-45 port or you may damage the RJ-45 LAN port. TABLET PC CHASSIS LEDS The Tablet PC front panel (shown in the diagram) and the battery case on the bottom of the unit contain status LEDs, described here. Tablet PC Front Panel LEDs The Motion Tablet PC has four front-panel status LEDs: Table 2-3 Front Panel Status LEDs LED Description Status 1 Power/Stand By Steady green Tablet PC is on.
Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware Table 2-4 Front Panel Battery Status LED LED Battery Status Action Steady green Battery 100% charged (AC plugged in) None Steady amber Battery charging (AC plugged in) None Steady red Battery overheated or defective Wait for the battery to cool. Replace the battery. Flashing green and amber Battery discharging abnormally Replace the battery. Slow-flashing amber 10% battery charge remaining (AC unplugged) Immediately charge the battery to avoid loss of data.
Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware FINGERPRINT READER The built-in fingerprint reader lets you scan your fingerprint and associate it with a password. This offers a quick and convenient way to log on to your Tablet PC, provides global password management, and protects your Tablet PC data from unauthorized access. AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR (ALS) A built-in light sensor located on the Tablet PC front panel measures the ambient light in the environment.
Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware 2. To remove a PC Card, push the button next to the slot until it pops out. 3. Push it again to eject the PC Card. NOTE: Your Tablet PC ships with a plastic blank card in the PC Card slot. When the slot is not in use, we recommend that you leave the plastic blank in place. WIRELESS 802.11a/b/g CARD The 802.11a/b/g wireless card is compatible with IEEE standard 802.11 wireless networks, allowing connection to currently deployed 802.11 networks, including 802.11a, 802.
Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware approval labels. Some internal components, such as the modem, also contain their own approval labels.
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Chapter 3 Motion Tablet PC Software Chapter 3 Motion Tablet PC Software MICROSOFT SOFTWARE Your new Motion M1400 Tablet PC ships with the standard Motion software, Motion Dashboard, and Motion CDs. In addition, it contains the Microsoft Windows XP for Tablet PC Edition 2005 operating system with a Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) that includes enhanced ink-to-text experience and word recognition, in addition to an improved security infrastruction that defends against viruses, worms, and hackers.
Chapter 3 Motion Tablet PC Software MOTION CDS All Motion Tablet PCs come packaged with CDs for the repair and recovery the operating system and for the installation of utilities and drivers. A separate application CD is part of Motion Pak and Office Pak software, which are optional at the time of purchase.
Chapter 3 Motion Tablet PC Software File System or the NTFS File System (Quick). If you decide not to reformat, select ESC to cancel the procedure. 8. Continue following the onscreen instructions. 9. After your operating system has been reinstalled, you will be prompted to insert the Motion Utilities and Drivers Recovery CD. a. For a repaired system, this process completes quickly. If your system notifies you to reboot, restart your system. b.
Chapter 3 Motion Tablet PC Software Table 3-1 Motion Dashboard Features Feature Description Speaker Volume Available Settings: • Mute the speaker sound; sliding scale changes speaker volume • Multimedia Optimized — Best equalization setting for sound reproduction from the Tablet PC, CD player, DVD, or sound recorder • Voice Optimized — Best setting for voice reproduction from the Tablet PC speakers • Normal — Best setting for external speakers or headphones • Properties — Adjusts the volume; balances th
Chapter 3 Motion Tablet PC Software Wireless “On/Off” settings for the wireless devices built into the Tablet PC Available Settings: • Enables/Disables the 802.
Chapter 3 Motion Tablet PC Software NOTE: Adding words to the dictionary improves recognition accuracy. This is because the Tablet PC does not actually learn to recognize your handwriting but instead learns your vocabulary. • Character Writing Pad — Let you handwrite letters, numbers or symbols that the writing pad might otherwise misinterpret, such as, acronyms, serial numbers, web addresses, or characters such as ~{}[ ] \ /.
Chapter 3 Motion Tablet PC Software • On-Screen Keyboard — Lets you type words, letters, numbers, and characters from the on-screen keyboard with your pen.
Chapter 3 Motion Tablet PC Software change the scope to specify a set of computers for which this port or program is unblocked. • Security Center — Lets you check security settings and learn more about improving security. Access from Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Security Center. • Windows Firewall — On by default; helps protect your Tablet PC against viruses and other security threats, such as intruders who might try to access over the Internet or a network.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC This chapter describes various procedures and functions that your Motion Tablet PC performs. INITIALIZING MICROSOFT WINDOWS XP Your Tablet PC comes with pre-installed software applications and drivers, including those for the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 operating system. The first time you start your Tablet PC, you must initialize Windows XP. The steps for initializing the software are described in the following sections.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Windows Initialization Procedure IMPORTANT: You do NOT need Internet access to initialize Windows. When the Windows initialization procedure prompts you for this information, you can either select “Skip” or the option that lets you set up Internet access later. 1. (Recommended) Connect your Tablet PC to AC power. (This ensures continuous power during this initialization procedure and in case the battery is low.) 2. Slide the power switch to start the Tablet PC.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 24. Select Finish. This message appears: Windows XP Please wait. Windows is starting up..... This completes the Windows XP initialization. Please keep reading... As your system starts up.... As your system starts up, it displays messages, some of which require action, while others do not. • • • Windows may discover, load, and install new hardware. When prompted and as appropriate for your system, answer Yes or OK. An Automatically Update message may appear.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC When you start the Tablet PC, the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 Tutorials screen appears. If you do not want this to continue to appear, check “Do not show me this again.” We recommend that you complete the Microsoft tutorials, which take a few minutes. It you do not want to run the tutorials now, you can always return to them by tapping Start>Using Your Motion Tablet PC.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC mode. Choose Hibernate when you plan to stop work for longer periods of time, such as overnight. This setting saves the status of the Tablet PC system to the hard disk drive. Launching Stand By or Hibernate Mode from the Start Button 1. Select Start>Shut Down. 2. From the pop-up window, open the drop-down menu and select Stand By. (If you are not on a domain, the pop-up window displays icons for Stand By/Turn Off/Restart.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Pen Notations • Tap — Firmly tap the pen on the Tablet PC display, without pressing the function button on the pen • Double-tap — Tap the pen twice on the display, without pressing the function button on the pen • Right-click — Press the function button on the pen and tap the pen on the display (equals a mouse right-click). For more information about using the pen function button, see the section “Writing with the Pen” in this chapter.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Hints for Writing with the Pen The first time you pick up the pen, you may notice how lightweight it is (it has no internal battery), the plastic tip, and the elongated button, called the “function button.” • • • • • • • You can hold the pen like any other writing tool, except you may want to place your fingers on either side of the pen function button so you do not inadvertently press it when you write.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC display window; or tap the icon and select Properties. Or, open it through the Windows Control Panel.) 2. Select the Pen Options tab. 3. Uncheck the option “Use pen button to right-click.” 4. Tap Apply. Adjusting Menu Locations for Left-Handed Use For convenience, you can adjust the handedness and menu locations for lefthanded use. 1. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 above. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Change the Handedness or Menu location, as desired. 4. Tap Apply.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC This example shows the how the icon appears in a “Save As” window as you would enter the name of the New Folder. When you tap this icon, the Writing Pad opens. As you write, the recognition software interprets the writing and displays a text equivalent below the line. You can change from the Writing Pad (1) to a Character Writing Pad (2) or On-Screen Keyboard (3) at any time by selecting these from the input bar shown here.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC The Writing Pad expands to show Num (numbers) or Sym (Symbols) toolbars, whose symbols are inserted immediately in the text entry area as you select them. Then, when you begin to handwrite on the Writing Pad, the Num or Sym toolbar closes. Character Writing Pad Use the Character Writing Pad for acronyms, equations, or other entries that require individual letters, numbers, or symbols that the writing pad may interpret incorrectly.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC The display expands as additional space is needed. On-Screen Keyboard You can use the On-Screen Keyboard to type words, letters, numbers, and characters from the on-screen keyboard with your pen. For security and accuracy, you may want to enter passwords here. NOTE: When using the On-Screen Keyboard, be sure to place your cursor where you want to enter text in the text entry box.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Hints for Using the TIP Window • Move the TIP panel on your desktop using the bar on the right. • Customizing — Select Tools>Options... from the TIP window to customize many features in the TIP. ELIMINATING PAPER WITH WINDOWS JOURNAL Windows Journal offers these note-taking capabilities: CREATING FORMS AND EDITING THEM IN WINDOWS JOURNAL You can create forms from your documents by creating a Journal template from the “Print” command.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 7. Tap Save. By default, this saves your document as a Windows Journal template (.JNT file) to My Documents/My Notes unless you select another path. NOTE: Windows Journal may take a few minutes to save, but even multi-page documents will convert to a Journal Note Writer file. 8. If Windows Journal does not open your document automatically (an option on the Save as page can be checked to “View note” after printing), then open your Journal document manually. 9.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC CUSTOMIZING BUTTONS You can customize the Tablet PC buttons so they perform the functions that you want. The default button settings of all the buttons are described in Chapter 2 of this User Guide.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR (ALS) The Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) is located on the front panel of the Tablet PC and detects light in the environment. When enabled, it adjusts the display brightness to changing light conditions. ALS maintains display viewability and can decrease power consumption as the system optimizes the display in different lighting conditions, thus reducing power use whenever lighting conditions allow.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC KEEPING TRACK OF YOUR BATTERY POWER There are several ways to see how much battery power is left on your Tablet PC: • Reading Battery Power from the Tablet PC Display To check the power level while you are on battery power, move the pen over the Power/Battery icon, shown here, in the system tray at the bottom-right corner of the Tablet PC display. This displays the number of hours of battery power and the percentage of battery power left.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 1. From Dashboard, open Power Options Properties. Or, go to the Control Panel and select Power options (Classic view); or (while operating on battery) right-click the Power/Battery to display Adjust Power Properties> Open Power Meter. 2. Tap Adjust Power Properties to open the Power Options Properties. 3. The window opens to the Power Schemes tab. 4. Change the settings to the desired power configuration. 5. Tap Save As and enter a name for the new scheme. 6.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC SWAPPING THE BATTERY You can swap the battery while the system is powered on, with or without having the Tablet PC plugged into an AC power outlet. 1. If the Tablet PC is running, save all active files. 2. Go to Start>Turn Off Computer. 3. (On a domain) When the Turn Off Computer window appears, tap Stand By or Hibernate from the drop-down list.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC BATTERY AND POWER MANAGEMENT HINTS • • • • • • • ADDING MEMORY TO IMPROVE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE Use AC power when available to lengthen the battery’s usable life. The battery will charge automatically as you run on AC power, so leave the battery in the Tablet PC while you are working. Use AC power when installing software or writing to a CD, and, for best performance, when using a DVD player.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC WARNING: When performing the following tasks, turn off your Tablet PC, unplug the AC power connection, and remove the battery. Ground yourself by touching a grounded conductive surface, such as a device or appliance with a grounded, three-pronged plug. Avoid touching the pins and leads on the memory module and the internal circuitry of the Tablet PC. 1. After you disconnect power, unscrew the L-shaped cover from the bottom of the Tablet PC. 2.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC MIRRORING OR EXTENDING YOUR DISPLAY The Tablet PC has a Dual Head Video Controller that lets you run a presentation from your Tablet PC on an external monitor or data projector while taking notes in ink. Or, move applications onto a second monitor to create additional work space. Connecting the Tablet PC to a Monitor or Projector 1. Plug the VGA monitor cable into the VGA port on the Tablet PC or Motion FlexDock. 2.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC NOTE: You can also tap the icon for the Intel(R) Extreme Graphics 2 for mobile, in the system tray at the bottom right of the Tablet PC display (or found in the Windows Control Panel) to set up this feature from the Extreme Graphics pop-up menu. Setting Up an Extended Desktop Use this feature to when you want to simultaneously open an application(s) on two monitors and significantly expand your workspace without hiding open documents under layers of other work.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC CREATING A SCREENRESOLUTION SCHEME FOR AN EXTERNAL MONITOR OR SIMILAR DEVICE To create a special screen resolution scheme: 1. Tap the Properties button under External Display on the Motion Dashboard. Or, tap the Intel(R) Extreme Graphics 2 for mobile icon in the system tray, located at the bottom-right corner of the display; then Graphics Options>Graphics Properties.... 2.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC WARNING: FAA regulations require that you disable any wireless connection when traveling by air. If the Wireless LED on the front of the Tablet PC is off, internal wireless communications are disabled. To set up a wireless connection through the Motion Dashboard: NOTE: The Tablet PC antenna should not be covered by your hand when making a wireless connection. 1. Open the Motion Dashboard and make sure that Enable 802.11 Wireless Radio is checked. 2.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Network Management Tools For Advanced Users For advanced users who want additional network management tools, Motion provides the Intel PROSet for Wireless utility with the software image. If you have an Intel wireless card installed, the PROSet utility lets you create profiles automatically to suit your specific connection requirements.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC • • • • • When simultaneously operating Bluetooth wireless and 802.11 wireless, interference between these wireless technologies impacts Bluetooth performance. This is most noticeable when you try to transfer large amounts of data, such as file transfers or printing large documents. This may also be noticeable when you try to transfer large or small amounts of data may if several Bluetooth devices are operating simultaneously in an office.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC BLUETOOTH DEVICES ICON When you first turn on your Tablet PC, you will see a Bluetooth Devices icon in the system tray. This icon offers shortcuts to the Bluetooth Devices window, the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard, and the Bluetooth File Transfer Wizard. NOTE: If your Bluetooth Devices icon does not appear in the system tray, you can add it by going to Start>Control Panel and tapping the Bluetooth Devices icon.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC OVERVIEW OF THE BLUETOOTH DEVICE CONNECTION PROCEDURES The following procedures are common for connecting all Bluetooth devices (keyboard, mouse, printer, cellular phone, PDA, Tablet PC, notebook PC, etc.). The actual steps are slightly different for every type and brand of Bluetooth device. IMPORTANT: Read these general procedures before starting to set up your Bluetooth device. Then go to the specific section for connecting a keyboard, mouse, and transferring files.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC USING THE BLUETOOTH DEVICE WIZARD TO CONNECT A BLUETOOTH DEVICE (BLUETOOTH KEYBOARD EXAMPLE) In this section, the Bluetooth Device Wizard is used to connect and exchange passkeys between a Bluetooth keyboard and the Tablet PC. This is a general example only; some of the steps may be slightly different for other devices. IMPORTANT: Follow these steps before installing any software that came with your Bluetooth device.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC b. After you make the Bluetooth device discoverable, place a checkbox beside “My device is set up and ready to be found.” c. Tap Next. 3. Add the Bluetooth device a. The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard begins searching for Bluetooth devices within range. NOTE: If the system does not find the Bluetooth device in a short time, tap Back, reset the device (to make it discoverable) and tap Search Again. b.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 4. Start the passkey exchange process a. When the “Do you need a passkey to add your device?” selection window appears, you have several options. For this example, place a checkmark beside Choose a passkey for me. This option lets Windows automatically provide a passkey. You can also select another option, depending on whether your device comes with a passkey or if you want to select a passkey yourself. b.Tap Next.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC IMPORTANT STEPS TO TAKE IF THE DEVICE IS NOT DISCOVERED If the Tablet PC fails to detect the Bluetooth device after what you consider a reasonable number of attempts, try the following: • • • • Make sure the Bluetooth LED is flashing. If not, open the Motion Dashboard and enable the Bluetooth Wireless radio button. Make sure the device you are adding is discoverable.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC SET UP A DEVICE (BLUETOOTH MOUSE) IMPORTANT: When installing Bluetooth devices, follow the steps in this procedure before installing any software that came with the device. You may need to install application software for the device at the end of this procedure and should be prompted when this is necessary. However, do not install new Bluetooth software for your Tablet PC.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC b. On the Welcome window, place a checkmark beside “My device is set up and ready to be found.” c. Tap Next. 3. Add the Bluetooth mouse a. The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard begins searching for the Bluetooth mouse. NOTE: If the system does not find the Bluetooth mouse in a short time, tap Back, reset the Mouse (to make it discoverable) and tap Search Again. b.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 4. Select the “Don’t use a passkey” option a. When the “Do you need a passkey to add your device?” window appears, tap “Don’t use a passkey.” b.Tap Next. The system connects and begins installing the Bluetooth mouse device drivers. 5. Tap Finish to complete the installation When the drivers are installed, tap Finish to complete the installation. NOTE: A system reboot is not required. The Bluetooth mouse is ready to use.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC TRANSFERRING AND RECEIVING FILES OVER BLUETOOTH You can transfer and receive a file from one Tablet PC to another using Bluetooth wireless technology. Unlike some file transfers, the Tablet PC receiving the file must be set up to receive the file and both Tablet PCs must be running the Bluetooth File Transfer Wizard for the transfer to occur. The following steps describe how this is done.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 2. Select whether to send or receive a file On the Sending Tablet PC: a. Select Send a file. b. Tap Next. c. Go to Step 3. Receiving Tablet PC: a. Select Receive a file. IMPORTANT: Discovery on the receiving Tablet PC is automatically turned on when you tap Receive a File. b. Tap Next. As soon as you do, the receiving Tablet PC indicates that it is waiting for a connection to another Bluetooth device. c. Skip Steps 3 and 4 and go to Step 5.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 3. From the sending Tablet PC, select where you want the file to go (Tablet PC) a. Tap the Browse button. Bluetooth will search for a device (Tablet PC) and display all Bluetooth devices that are within range and that are discoverable. b. Highlight the Tablet PC you want to send a file to. c. Tap OK. The device will be displayed in the Send to area. d. Place a checkmark beside “Use a passkey.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 4. From the sending Tablet PC, choose a file to send a. Select the Browse button and find the file you want to send. b. Tap Next. The first time you transfer files, the connection between the two devices is authenticated. Then the connection is made. NOTE: Autentication occurs the first time you connect using a Passkey. Once you authenticate the connection, this message does not appear. The file transfer progress is displayed.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC b. On this screen, leave the option “Turn discovery off” checked (the default). This means that your Tablet PC will not be visible to other Bluetooth devices when the file transfer is complete. IMPORTANT: Discovery was automatically turned on when you select Receive a File (see Step 3 of this procedure). c. Tap Finish. d. Enter the passkey you have set up with the other Tablet PC user. d. Tap Next. The progress of the transfer is displayed.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 6. On the sending Tablet PC, complete the transfer a. The sending Tablet PC displays the destination (Sent To) and File Name. b. Tap Finish to complete the transfer. The transfer is complete for the sending Tablet PC. 7. On the receiving Tablet PC, complete the transfer When the file has been transferred, the name of the transferred file is displayed along with a default location where the file will be saved. a.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC c. Tap Finish after the file has been saved. The transfer is complete to the receiving Tablet PC. Removing a Device from the Bluetooth Device List After you establish a connection between Tablet PCs for file transfers, the Use a passkey option will be grayed out (not available) when you begin the file transfer. In addition, the device will be displayed as the default device in the Send to list when you open this window.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC SPEAK ANYWHERE TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW The Motion Speak AnywhereTM audio system combines the Knowles® Acoustics IntelliSonicTM software application with two integrated microphones to let you record clear audio, dictate notes, and use voice commands without the need for a microphone headset.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC For information about setting up speech recognition, see “Setting Up Speech Recognition” in this chapter. You can also tap Help on the TIP window and search for “speech.” Microsoft Sound Recorder For general recording and playback, the Microsoft Sound Recorder is part of the Window XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 operating system. This sound recorder lets you record, mix, play, and edit sounds, and link or insert sounds into other documents.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC capture sound from a large area while still providing noise supression. Change to the Narrow or Wide Angle to restrict more background noise. 2 1 3 4 4 1 Narrow Angle; 2 Medium Angle; 3 Wide Angle; 4 Speakers • Skew angle. The pre-set sound detection area is straight in front of the system display.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC NOTE: In many cases, you will not need to calibrate the microphone because the audio system filters out many unwanted sounds. If you are dictating in an office or recording during a meeting, the audio system may work well with no additional calibration. IMPORTANT: The audio system does not store calibrations. If you change to another angle/position and then return to the previous one, you must re-calibrate the audio system.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC NOTE: Calibration will skew the angle at which the microphones detect your voice while keeping the same relative angle of acceptance. 9. To start the Speech recognizer, open the TIP window. 10.Select Dictation (to convert spoken words into typed text) or Commands (to use your voice to enter commands, such as “Enter,” “Save,” “Open”).
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC HINTS FOR DICTATING AND RECORDING • You may want to start recording or dictating from the Wide Angle and change to a more-restricted angle (Narrow or Medium) if too many outside sounds are recorded. The advantage to the Wide Angle is that no sounds will be lost if you change your location. The disadvantage is that outside sounds may be picked up that interfere with the recording.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC ABOUT THE OMNIPASS PASSWORD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM The fingerprint reader built into your Motion Tablet PC lets you scan your fingerprint to log onto your Tablet PC and perform other functions such as accessing email, e-banking, paying bills online, or accessing network resources. The OmniPass software offers a secure and convenient system for managing your passwords and providing confidentiality for your sensitive data through file encryption.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 2. From the enrollment window, tap Enroll. 3. Type in the user name, domain, and the password (if you have one set up) for this OmniPass account. (This may default to the user name you logged on with and the password associated with it.) 4. Tap Next. Selecting a Finger and Practicing Fingerprint Capture 5. When the Choose Finger window appears, tap the dotted area above the finger you want to enroll. A red arrow appears above the selected finger.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Capturing Your Fingerprint 7. From the Capture Fingerprint window, with the Tablet PC in landscape mode (horizontal), place your finger over the gold-colored ring (1) and slowly pull your finger down over the sensor (2) using moderate pressure on the sensor. Make sure your entire fingerprint touches both the gold ring and the sensor surface. 1 2 If the capture is successful, you will see a green fingerprint in the capture area.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC • Rub your fingers together to stimulate the natural skin oils so your fingerprint is easier for the sensor to detect. Conversely, wipe your finger off so nothing interferes with the scan. • Clean the sensor. First, power down the Tablet PC and remove the battery. Then, clean the sensor using a cotton swab sprayed with a window-type cleaner (no bleach, solvents, or abrasives); then dry the sensor.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 13. Tap Next. 14. When the Set Authentication Rules window appears, leave the selections blank (the default). IMPORTANT: Leaving the default notification options lets you enter a password should the system not be able to match your fingerprint. Notifications are advanced features that you can change later as you become accustomed to fingerprint authentication. 15. Tap Next. The Audio and Taskbar Settings window appears.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC • • • • User Settings — Authentication rules for Windows and OmniPass logons, website passwords, encryption/decryption of files and folders, and user management; Audio; Taskbar Tips. NOTE: For instructions for setting up passwords, see the section “Replacing Password Logons.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 1. Go to a site that requires a log on (username and password), but do not log on yet. 2. At the site logon prompt, enter your username and password in the fields provided, but do tap Enter, Submit, OK, or Logon or any other method that accesses the site. 3. Right-click the OmniPass key icon in the system tray. 4. Tap Remember Password. The Windows arrow cursor will change to the OmniPass “golden key” cursor. 5.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Logging Onto a Remembered Site 1. Open a website where you have set up the OmniPass logon (that is, a “Remembered Site”). 2. Swipe your finger when you are prompted for a fingerprint/master password authentication. NOTE: You can remove a remembered site through the OmniPass Control Center’s Vault Management>Management Passwords option. Exporting Your User Profile The OmniPass Help contains information about exporting your user profile.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC If this happens, contact Motion Computing Technical Support at www.motioncomputing.com/support for assistance. Have your Tablet PC Serial number available (located on the label on the back of the system). The level of security you want on your Tablet PC helps determine what BIOS password(s) you set.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 13. Confirm the selection by tapping Yes. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Password To set up a password to start the Tablet PC (so no one can access the information on the Hard Disk Drive of your Tablet PC even if it is removed and installed in another Tablet PC without the proxy password): 1. Start the Tablet PC. 2. When the Motion Computing Splash Screen appears, quickly press Hot Key #2 (2).
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC CLEARING TABLET PC SECURITY To clear the Tablet PC PhoenixBIOS security: CARING FOR YOUR TABLET PC AND ITS ACCESSORIES The Tablet PC display and chassis are designed to be very durable. This section describes the proper care and maintenance that will keep them working and in good condition for a long time. For general information about care of the Tablet PC and its components and accessories, see the Regulatory and Safety Guide packaged with your Tablet PC. 1.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC WARNING: To avoid the risk of personal injury or damage to the Tablet PC, when replacing memory modules, turn off your Tablet PC, unplug the AC power connection, and remove the battery. Ground yourself by touching a grounded conductive surface, such as a device or appliance with a grounded, three-pronged plug. Avoid touching the pins and leads on the memory and the internal circuitry of the Tablet PC.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC CAUTION: Certain environments may contain particles or debris that can adhere to the Tablet PC display or to the pen tip. To avoid damaging the display, clean it frequently with the cleaning cloth, provided with your system. Also, change pen tips regularly, especially if you drop the pen onto a rough surface that could damage the tip or embed debris in it. Damaged pen tips can scratch the display. Consider using a Motion Slip Case to protect the display and the pen.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC • Either turn off or place the Tablet PC in hibernation for takeoff and landing. FAA Wireless Air Travel Requirement WARNING: The FAA requires that you suspend wireless operations, such as 802.11 and Bluetooth, before boarding the plane. The easiest way to disable internal wireless operations is by unchecking (disabling) all wireless devices in the Motion Dashboard.
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support All Motion Computing Tablet PCs have passed a rigorous series of performance and quality-control tests, but now and then a problem may occur. If you do not see a solution among the following system and software issues, check the section “Support Options” in this chapter or go to our website at www.motioncomputing.com/support. SOLUTIONS PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION POWER The Tablet PC won’t start when I slide the Power switch.
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support The Tablet PC won’t come out of Hibernation mode when running on battery power. PROBLEM POWER (CONTINUED) The display goes black while the Tablet PC is still turned on. Fully discharged battery and no AC power. CAUSE Connect the AC adapter to provide power to the Tablet PC and charge the battery. SOLUTION The Tablet PC system has gone Slide the power switch for about a into stand by after sitting idle for a second to resume operations. period of time.
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support The display looks dim. Brightness is set too low. Adjust brightness from the Motion Dashboard. The screen is unreadable or distorted. Screen resolution and/or color quality are set incorrectly. Reset resolution to 1024 x 768 and color quality to 32-bit by opening the Motion Dashboard, Graphics Properties, then the Schemes tab. Display driver has become corrupted or uninstalled. 1.
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support • PROBLEM PEN (CONTINUED) The pen button doesn’t work. I can’t get it to right-click. CAUSE The right-click option for the pen button may be deactivated. Re-activate the right-click option: Double-click the Tablet and Pen Settings icon, select Pen Options, and reselect Use pen button to right-click. Select Apply>OK. You may not be correctly timing clicking the pen button and tapping the pen on the display.
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support No sound is coming from any speakers. PROBLEM OPERATING SYSTEM I’ve forgotten my BIOS password and can’t access my system. Audio volume is too low or has been muted. CAUSE The Tablet PC will let you enter several passwords incorrectly before it temporarily locks the system. The program has crashed. The program I’m working in has stopped responding, but the cursor moves and other programs work.
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support FAQS How long will the battery stay charged? This can vary according how you’re using the Tablet PC, but a new, fully charged standard Motion 6-cell battery can last about 4 hours. Can I make the battery charge last longer? • Change to the Max Battery power scheme (right-click on the Power/ Battery icon in the system tray—located in the lower-right corner of the display window—and tap Adjust Power Properties; under Power schemes, tap Max Battery).
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support How sensitive is the screen to s the elements? As with any computer or electronic device, the Tablet PC should be protected from liquids, dirt and sand, other contaminants, and extreme heat.
Appendix B Motion Tablet PC Specifications Appendix B Motion Tablet PC Specifications Motion M1400 Tablet PC CPU Intel® Pentium® Processor, Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) Chipset Intel 855GME with up to 64MB allocated to video RAM System Memory 256MB base RAM (maximum 1.5GB); two PC2700 DDR SODIMM slots System Storage (Hard Disk Drive) 20GB (standard), upgradeable at time of purchase I/O Audio: two audio jacks Ports: two USB 2.
Appendix B Motion Tablet PC Specifications Wireless Wi-Fi®: Intel 802.11b/g; Broadcom 802.11a/b/g (U.S. and Canada only); Bluetooth: Motion Computing USB Bluetooth Device Active digitizer pen (no battery required) with function button Security Integrated AuthenTec® fingerprint swipe sensor Docking Motion FlexDock docking station. Features include: microphone-in; headphone-out; DC power in; three 2.
